Patents by Inventor Henry Clark
Henry Clark has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11973650Abstract: Deployment of arrangements of computing components coupled over a communication fabric are presented herein. In one example, a method includes detecting first computing components communicatively coupled to a first communication fabric having a first communication fabric type, and detecting second computing components communicatively coupled to a second communication fabric having a second communication fabric type. The method also includes receiving user commands to form compute units among a pool of computing components comprising the first computing components and the second computing components. Based at least on the user commands, the method includes forming the compute units for use by one or more users.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2020Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Liqid Inc.Inventors: James Scott Cannata, Phillip Clark, Bryan Nagel, Henry Lee Harris, Bryan Schramm, Sumit Puri
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Patent number: 11949559Abstract: Deployment of arrangements of computing components coupled over communication fabrics are presented herein. In one example, a method includes forming a compute unit to include at least a selected disaggregated computing component and at least a selected converged computing element. The selected disaggregated computing component is added to the compute unit from a pool of disaggregated computing components having a granularity comprising the disaggregated computing components arbitrarily and separately coupled to a communication fabric. The selected converged computing element is added to the compute unit from a pool of converged computing elements having a granularity comprising sets of computing components with fixed relationships to associated processors.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Liqid Inc.Inventors: James Scott Cannata, Phillip Clark, Bryan Nagel, Henry Lee Harris, Bryan Schramm, Sumit Puri
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Patent number: 11932396Abstract: Systems and apparatus are provided for a high-power microwave sensor using an unmanned aerial vehicle. The unmanned aerial vehicle may include a central body, at least one electric motor, and a barometric pressure feedthrough. The central body may include a first enclosure housing a plurality of low voltage components, a voltage feedthrough connector, and a second enclosure housing a plurality of high voltage components. The low voltage components may include a first signal processing system, a first radio transceiver, a flight controller, a second signal processing system, a second radio transceiver, and a navigation system. The high voltage components may include a plurality of electronic speed controllers, a power distribution module, an input power interface, and a plurality of high power filters. The components of each enclosure may be segregated such that the high voltage components do not create electromagnetic interference with the low voltage components.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: BlueHalo, LLCInventors: Alexis Henry Clark, Walter Mark Henderson, Marcus Thompson, Levi Judah Smolin
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Patent number: 11733372Abstract: A system and method for dynamic two-way ranging using unmanned aerial vehicles may use ultrawideband transceivers for dynamic two-way ranging between unmanned aerial vehicles among a first set of unmanned aerial vehicles. Embodiments of the system and method may allow for dynamic two-way ranging where GPS information may be limited or not be available at all.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2022Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: BlueHalo, LLCInventors: Alexis Henry Clark, Levi Judah Smolin
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Patent number: 11693432Abstract: A system and method for autonomously controlling a set of unmanned aerial vehicles is provided. The autonomous ground control system may include a communications module and a fleet configuration module in communication with one or more user interface applications. The autonomous ground control system may receive one or more flight commands and generate fleet configuration instructions and safety information. The autonomous ground control system may provide the fleet configuration instructions to each unmanned aerial vehicle in the set in order to carry out the fleet configuration instructions in real time.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2022Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: BlueHalo, LLCInventors: Alexis Henry Clark, David Beck
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Patent number: 10649446Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein for operating a conveyance system (e.g., a conveyor belt, tilt plane, robotic arm) of a mobile drive unit (MDU) independent of the MDU's navigation system. The MDU may be configured to obtain, convey, and deliver items within the workspace. Navigation information related to navigating the MDU within a workspace may be obtained. Operations of a navigational system of the MDU may be performed to move the MDU to various locations within the workspace in accordance with the navigation information. Conveyance information related to physically obtaining and/or delivering an item within the workspace may be obtained by the MDU (e.g., via conveyance-related fiducial markers and/or sensors of the MDU). At least one operation of a conveyance system of the MDU may be executed which may cause the item to be physically relocated based at least in part on the conveyance information.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2018Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Brandon William Porter, Jon Stuart Battles, William George Bowes, David Henry Clark, Scott Dresser
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Patent number: 10507982Abstract: Described are systems, methods, and apparatus for managing the movement of inventory items within a materials handling facility using rollable containers and a gravity feed conveyance system. Inventory items are placed in the rollable containers and are routed to different locations within the materials handling facility along the gravity feed conveyance system, through use of gravitational forces that cause the rollable containers to roll. By using gravity to route inventory items within the materials handling facility, the energy and power requirements for the materials handling facility are reduced, which reduces overhead costs and which is better for the environment.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2015Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Martin Peter Aalund, Jon Stuart Battles, David Henry Clark, Ned Lecky, Jayson Michael Jochim
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Publication number: 20190332096Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein for operating a conveyance system (e.g., a conveyor belt, tilt plane, robotic arm) of a mobile drive unit (MDU) independent of the MDU's navigation system. The MDU may be configured to obtain, convey, and deliver items within the workspace. Navigation information related to navigating the MDU within a workspace may be obtained. Operations of a navigational system of the MDU may be performed to move the MDU to various locations within the workspace in accordance with the navigation information. Conveyance information related to physically obtaining and/or delivering an item within the workspace may be obtained by the MDU (e.g., via conveyance-related fiducial markers and/or sensors of the MDU). At least one operation of a conveyance system of the MDU may be executed which may cause the item to be physically relocated based at least in part on the conveyance information.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2018Publication date: October 31, 2019Inventors: Brandon William Porter, Jon Stuart Battles, William George Bowes, David Henry Clark, Scott Dresser
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Patent number: 10405621Abstract: A container is described, which may be used as part of item sortation within a facility, as well as item deliveries to end locations. In an example, the container may be configured to transition between a collapsed state and an expanded state. The container may include a loading panel and an unloading panel. The loading panel may include a fastener such that an opening can be selectively created and closed in the expanded state. Accordingly, packaged items may be inserted and securely retained in the container through the loading panel. The unloading panel may also include a fastener such that an opening can be selectively created and closed in the expanded state. Accordingly, the packaged items may be unloaded from the container through this opening. The container may also be dimensioned to facilitate stowage of the container in the collapsed state and loading/unloading of packaged items in the expanded state.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2016Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Luis Armando Lopez Avila, Stephen Michael Sanchez, Edward McGavin, Ayush Goel, Hany Abdul-Hafez Elkordy, David Henry Clark, Hari Kumar Rajendran
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Patent number: 10266005Abstract: A wheel support is provided for use with a motorcycle stand. The wheel support includes a pair of side plates, each of which has a first side end and a second side end distal thereto. At least one of the side plates has a curved end about the first side end to secure onto a portion of the motorcycle stand. The wheel support includes a top plate secured between the pair of side plates and an adjustable height mechanism configured to adjust the height of the second end of the side plates and thus adjust the height of the top plate about the second end. The top plate when moved under the wheel of the motorcycle is movable to engage and lift the wheel of the motorcycle into and out of engagement with the motorcycle.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2018Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: Intuitive Research and Technology CorporationInventors: Jeffrey Kent Souder, Alexis Henry Clark
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Patent number: 10118723Abstract: Described herein are systems and techniques for determining a pack station for storing inventory in a materials handling facility, routing item packages to pack stations based on size ranges for custom containers and optimizing dimensions of custom containers based on dimensions of a shipping container. For example, the systems described herein may allocate a percentage of inventory to a custom inventory location that is physically near custom container forming devices, thereby reducing the cost to pick, sort, pack and route items for shipment, storing or otherwise handling in a custom container.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2012Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David Henry Clark, Dean Christopher Fullerton, Patricia T. Shigihara, Kevin R. Vliet, Jon S. Battles, Brian C. Smith, Sebastian Lehmann, Jaffin James, Lakshmi S. Nidamarthi
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Publication number: 20180264881Abstract: A wheel support is provided for use with a motorcycle stand. The wheel support includes a pair of side plates, each of which has a first side end and a second side end distal thereto. At least one of the side plates has a curved end about the first side end to secure onto a portion of the motorcycle stand. The wheel support includes a top plate secured between the pair of side plates and an adjustable height mechanism configured to adjust the height of the second end of the side plates and thus adjust the height of the top plate about the second end. The top plate when moved under the wheel of the motorcycle is movable to engage and lift the wheel of the motorcycle into and out of engagement with the motorcycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Jeffrey Kent Souder, Alexis Henry Clark
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Publication number: 20180247266Abstract: Techniques for managing different types of transport vehicles are provided. In some embodiments, a transient warehouse can be established that allows a wide variety of transport vehicles to access items from a more convenient location than a brick-and-mortar location. The transient warehouse can be established in a parking lot or on the side of the road, so that other transport vehicles can access the transient warehouse quickly and deliver items to item requesters more efficiently from a centralized location. The transport vehicles can also pick up items from item providers to replenish items for the transient warehouse, the transient warehouse can access items from a brick-and-mortar location, and/or the transport vehicles can travel to multiple item requesters through optimized transport routes. The meeting location of the transient warehouse may also be optimized based on various constraints (e.g., time of day, seasonality concerns, etc.).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2018Publication date: August 30, 2018Inventors: Brian Allen Knapp, David Henry Clark, Ricky Neal Batye
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Patent number: 9981502Abstract: A wheel ramp is provided for use with a motorcycle stand. The wheel ramp includes a pair of side plates, each of which has a first side end and a second side end distal thereto. At least one of the side plates has a curved end about the first side end to secure onto a portion of the motorcycle stand. The wheel ramp includes a top plate secured between the pair of side plates and an adjustable height mechanism configured to adjust the height of the second end of the side plates and thus adjust the height of the top plate about the second end. The top plate when moved under the wheel of the motorcycle is movable to engage and lift the wheel of the motorcycle into and out of engagement with the motorcycle.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2015Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: Intuitive Resarch and Technology CorporationInventors: Jeffrey Kent Souder, ALexis Henry Clark
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Patent number: 9953314Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable storage medium for enabling an individual to use a purchase-proxy mechanism to conduct a financial transaction from a computing device with an online merchant, whereby the individual is enabled to use stored personal data, such as financial account information and fulfillment information, without having to store the personal data with the online merchant. The system, method, and computer-readable storage medium furthermore enable an individual to change a payment and/or fulfillment option at the time of purchase with minimal inconvenience.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2012Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: SHOPSAVVY., INC.Inventors: Abiel Jaquez, Alexander Muse, John Boyd, Matthew Weathers, Scott Gordon Roberts, Kevin Henry Clark, Rylan Barnes
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Patent number: 9900061Abstract: Features are disclosed for a wearable scanning device that can passively initiate scanning for wireless identifiers such as RFID tags. The wearable scanning device may include a force sensor, an accelerometer, or a motion activated switch that can initiate the scanning when detecting an action performed by an associate (e.g., lifting) without an express intent from the associate to scan.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2016Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Tak Keung Joseph Lui, David Henry Clark, Jeremy Dashe, Oleg Kantor, Maju Cheruvallil Kuruvilla, Alton Paul Werronen, Nelson Ramon
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Publication number: 20170280841Abstract: A container is described, which may be used as part of item sortation within a facility, as well as item deliveries to end locations. In an example, the container may be configured to transition between a collapsed state and an expanded state. The container may include a loading panel and an unloading panel. The loading panel may include a fastener such that an opening can be selectively created and closed in the expanded state. Accordingly, packaged items may be inserted and securely retained in the container through the loading panel. The unloading panel may also include a fastener such that an opening can be selectively created and closed in the expanded state. Accordingly, the packaged items may be unloaded from the container through this opening. The container may also be dimensioned to facilitate stowage of the container in the collapsed state and loading/unloading of packaged items in the expanded state.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2016Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: Luis Armando Lopez Avila, Stephen Michael Sanchez, Edward McGavin, Ayush Goel, Hany Abdul-Hafez Elkordy, David Henry Clark, Hari Kumar Rajendran
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Publication number: 20170174436Abstract: Described are systems, methods, and apparatus for managing the movement of inventory items within a materials handling facility using rollable containers and a gravity feed conveyance system. Inventory items are placed in the rollable containers and are routed to different locations within the materials handling facility along the gravity feed conveyance system, through use of gravitational forces that cause the rollable containers to roll. By using gravity to route inventory items within the materials handling facility, the energy and power requirements for the materials handling facility are reduced, which reduces overhead costs and which is better for the environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2015Publication date: June 22, 2017Inventors: Martin Peter Aalund, Jon Stuart Battles, David Henry Clark, Ned Lecky, Jayson Michael Jochim
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Patent number: 9622623Abstract: An enclosure, comprising a sill that includes a drainage system having a spill channel that has a first barrier and a second barrier, with the second barrier positioned below the spill channel and facing a lower distal end of an exterior side of a stationary panel. The enclosure further provides set of hinge and distal rollers for maximum articulation of non-stationary panels without much encroachment into a closed space.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2012Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Inventors: Christopher Marshal Kee, Michael Henry Clark, Michael John Guidos
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Patent number: D805762Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2016Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Luis Armando Lopez Avila, Edward McGavin, Steve Sanchez, Ayush Goel, Hari Kumar Rajendran, Hany Elkordy, David Henry Clark